SCIENTIST PRODUCTION (GRADE A-C)

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Reference number: 3/3/1/64/2026
Salary: R791 604 – R1 189 767 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package structured in accordance with the OSD rules)
Centre: Western Cape: Stellenbosch
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and BSc Honours (Chemistry). Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist. Job Related Work Experience: Three (3) years post-qualification experience. Job Related Knowledge: Applicants must have knowledge of Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Agricultural Products Standard Act 119 of 1990. Liquor Product Act 60 of 1989. Job Related Skills: Programme & project management. Scientific methodologies. Research & development. Knowledge of legal compliance. Data analysis. Computer-aided scientific applications. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Presentation skills. Mentoring. Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Networking. Computer literacy. People management. Planning and organizing. Conflict management. Change management. Problem solving and analysis. Extended working hours. Handling of hazardous chemicals. A valid drivers’ license.

Duties

Develop and implement methodologies, systems and procedures. Identify (in consultation with customers) needs for new methods of analysis. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions. Provide scientific advice and support. Develop working relations with client base. Provide scientific data, information and advice as required. Review scientific publications. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct analysis of scientific data. Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customise scientific techniques. Coordinate and conduct the routine testing of agricultural food. Research and Development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Conduct basic and applied research. Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters. Human Capital and Development. Mentor, train and develop staff in order to promote skills/knowledge transfer. Supervise scientific work and processes. Manage the performance and development of staff.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SPrecruit64@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Xoliswa Tlali Tel No: (021) 809 1643

Note

EE Target: African, Coloured Males and persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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